Purple Ribbon Gorgonian (Pterogorgia anceps)

Coral in the family Gorgoniidae.

Purple Ribbon Gorgonian

Quick facts

Scientific namePterogorgia anceps
FamilyGorgoniidae
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026

Origin and habitat

Western Atlantic, found throughout the Caribbean Sea from Florida to Brazil.

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